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Karen RichardsLast year, the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order implied skilled worker visas should be harder to get. The H-1B visa goes to a limited number of professionals, most with at least a bachelor's degree. Though largely associated with places like Silicon Valley, Eugene and Springfield are home to dozens of these immigrants. Here, we look at the local impact of the program, and possible effects should it change.Skilled Immigrants Have Local Impacthttp://klcc.org/post/skilled-immigrants-have-local-impact
82923 as http://klcc.orgThu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000Skilled Immigrants Have Local ImpactBriana FridenRoseburg’s Umpqua Dairy has known for quite some time that there is a high demand for organic milk. KLCC’s Briana Friden reports that for the first time in 87 years, the company has begun to process and distribute organic milk one hundred percent produced in Douglas County.Umpqua Dairy Meets Demand for Organic Producthttp://klcc.org/post/umpqua-dairy-meets-demand-organic-product
82862 as http://klcc.orgTue, 13 Feb 2018 00:24:43 +0000Umpqua Dairy Meets Demand for Organic ProductBrian BullToday in Eugene, hundreds packed a new housing facility for homeless teen girls. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.New, 14-Unit Facility For Homeless Teen Girls Opens In South Eugenehttp://klcc.org/post/new-14-unit-facility-homeless-teen-girls-opens-south-eugene
82266 as http://klcc.orgThu, 01 Feb 2018 23:51:17 +0000New, 14-Unit Facility For Homeless Teen Girls Opens In South EugeneBrian BullLane County’s housing services agency is seeing a steady number of applicants for Section 8 housing vouchers.Across Eugene, Demand Still Strong For Affordable Housinghttp://klcc.org/post/across-eugene-demand-still-strong-affordable-housing
81932 as http://klcc.orgSat, 27 Jan 2018 07:00:00 +0000Across Eugene, Demand Still Strong For Affordable HousingRachael McDonaldA national company that owns more than 100 other dailies across the country has purchased the Eugene Register-Guard newspaper, which has been independent and family-owned for 90 years.Longtime Family-owned Eugene Paper Could Change Under Corporate Ownershttp://klcc.org/post/longtime-family-owned-eugene-paper-could-change-under-corporate-owners
81929 as http://klcc.orgSat, 27 Jan 2018 00:06:03 +0000Longtime Family-owned Eugene Paper Could Change Under Corporate OwnersBriana FridenCrabbing season is official underway in Oregon, north of Cape Blanco.Oregon Crabbing Season Underway: Retailers Anticipate Fresh Crabhttp://klcc.org/post/oregon-crabbing-season-underway-retailers-anticipate-fresh-crab
81764 as http://klcc.orgWed, 24 Jan 2018 22:48:07 +0000Oregon Crabbing Season Underway: Retailers Anticipate Fresh CrabRachael McDonaldIt’s hard to find a place to live in Corvallis. The college town with a population of more than 58,000 is in the midst of a housing crunch.Corvallis Copes With Housing Crunchhttp://klcc.org/post/corvallis-copes-housing-crunch
81276 as http://klcc.orgThu, 18 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000Corvallis Copes With Housing CrunchLove CrossRecorded On: January 12, 2018 Air Date: January 15, 2018 Most segments of the Lane County commercial and industrial real estate market are doing well, but prices and rent are rising. One new industry - cannabis related businesses - is having a disproportional impact on the market and availability. Although there is ongoing disagreement about whether or not cannabis related businesses are forcing other businesses out, there is evidence of financial pressure to convert space from other uses to the cannabis industry. Countering this trend, some owners are reluctant to rent to cannabis operations for legal or other reasons. The cannabis industry requires industrial space for growing and processing as well as commercial space for retail operations, testing laboratories, and other related services. Prospective cannabis growers and retailers have been known to offer more than the asking price for access to space. One restriction that has been discussed by the City of Eugene to address aCommercial Real Estate and Marijuana: High Times, High Priceshttp://klcc.org/post/commercial-real-estate-and-marijuana-high-times-high-prices
81155 as http://klcc.orgMon, 15 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000Commercial Real Estate and Marijuana: High Times, High PricesLove CrossRecorded On: January 12, 2018 Air Date: January 15, 2018 Most segments of the Lane County commercial and industrial real estate market are doing well, but prices and rent are rising. One new industry - cannabis related businesses - is having a disproportional impact on the market and availability. Although there is ongoing disagreement about whether or not cannabis related businesses are forcing other businesses out, there is evidence of financial pressure to convert space from other uses to the cannabis industry. Countering this trend, some owners are reluctant to rent to cannabis operations for legal or other reasons. The cannabis industry requires industrial space for growing and processing as well as commercial space for retail operations, testing laboratories, and other related services. Prospective cannabis growers and retailers have been known to offer more than the asking price for access to space. One restriction that has been discussed by the City of Eugene to address aCommercial Real Estate and Marijuana: High Times, High Priceshttp://klcc.org/post/commercial-real-estate-and-marijuana-high-times-high-prices-0
81156 as http://klcc.orgMon, 15 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000Commercial Real Estate and Marijuana: High Times, High PricesBrian BullWhen you think about homelessness in Oregon, you may picture tent cities along Portland’s freeways, or transients gathering in Eugene’s Kesey Square. But the City of Corvallis is also trying to troubleshoot a steadily growing issue in the area, with the highest level of income inequality among all Oregon cities. As part of our 50 th anniversary tour, KLCC’s Brian Bull gives us this snapshot of how the city of 58,000 people is dealing with homelessness.Corvallis Community Grapples With Increasing Homelessnesshttp://klcc.org/post/corvallis-community-grapples-increasing-homelessness
80957 as http://klcc.orgThu, 11 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000Corvallis Community Grapples With Increasing HomelessnessRachael McDonaldOregon is the 2nd most popular place for people to move according to United Van Lines.Oregon Is The 2nd Most Popular State For People To Move Tohttp://klcc.org/post/oregon-2nd-most-popular-state-people-move
80823 as http://klcc.orgTue, 09 Jan 2018 02:26:55 +0000Oregon Is The 2nd Most Popular State For People To Move ToBrian BullThe Sears store at Springfield’s Gateway Mall is closing this spring. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.Springfield Will Be Losing Its Sears Store This Springhttp://klcc.org/post/springfield-will-be-losing-its-sears-store-spring
80711 as http://klcc.orgSun, 07 Jan 2018 01:00:00 +0000Springfield Will Be Losing Its Sears Store This SpringBrian BullAmong the topics touched on by Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis tonight in her State of the City Address, was housing. Vinis said she and the city committed to more shelter options for the homeless, including the expansion of the Dusk to Dawn and Rest Stop programs.Mayor Vinis: More Support For Shelter, Affordable Housing, To Be Focus Of Forum http://klcc.org/post/mayor-vinis-more-support-shelter-affordable-housing-be-focus-forum
80649 as http://klcc.orgFri, 05 Jan 2018 06:08:39 +0000Mayor Vinis: More Support For Shelter, Affordable Housing, To Be Focus Of Forum Brian BullYesterday, we started our two-part series on healthy eating while pinching pennies. We covered grocery lists, planning, and the various forms of produce . Today, KLCC’s Brian Bull and shopper Julia Baca of Eugene continue their low-budget adventure with a stop at the bulk section.Eating Better On A Budget Pt. 2: Bulk, Meat, and CSAshttp://klcc.org/post/eating-better-budget-pt-2-bulk-meat-and-csas
80339 as http://klcc.orgFri, 29 Dec 2017 07:00:00 +0000Eating Better On A Budget Pt. 2: Bulk, Meat, and CSAsBrian BullTwo common New Year’s resolutions are eating healthier, and saving money. But these goals can often conflict, given the varying cost of fruit, vegetables, and meat. In the first of a two-part series, KLCC’s Brian Bull shares some tips from the experts on how Oregonians can dine well…without starving their wallets.Eating Better On A Budget Pt. 1: Prep, Lists, And Flexibilityhttp://klcc.org/post/eating-better-budget-pt-1-prep-lists-and-flexibility
80285 as http://klcc.orgThu, 28 Dec 2017 02:47:31 +0000Eating Better On A Budget Pt. 1: Prep, Lists, And FlexibilityRachael McDonaldOfficials with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Thursday Oregon’s commercial Dungeness Crab season will open January 15th.Oregon’s Dungeness Crab Season Will Open January 15thhttp://klcc.org/post/oregon-s-dungeness-crab-season-will-open-january-15th
80101 as http://klcc.orgFri, 22 Dec 2017 23:24:23 +0000Oregon’s Dungeness Crab Season Will Open January 15thBrian BullSanta and a big turkey were on hand today in Springfield to help feed struggling families. It’s St. Vincent de Paul’s annual holiday food box giveaway. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.St. Vincent de Paul Provides Hungry Families Holiday Dinners By The Boxful http://klcc.org/post/st-vincent-de-paul-provides-hungry-families-holiday-dinners-boxful
79965 as http://klcc.orgWed, 20 Dec 2017 22:46:03 +0000St. Vincent de Paul Provides Hungry Families Holiday Dinners By The Boxful Rachael McDonaldIn its current iteration, the Republican tax plan will likely dis-incentivize charitable giving. This could have long term effects in Oregon where there are a larger than national average number of non-profits, which rely on philanthropy.GOP Tax Bill Could Mean Less Charitable Giving In Oregonhttp://klcc.org/post/gop-tax-bill-could-mean-less-charitable-giving-oregon
79834 as http://klcc.orgTue, 19 Dec 2017 14:00:00 +0000GOP Tax Bill Could Mean Less Charitable Giving In OregonBrian BullToday in Eugene, Oregon’s governor and a coalition of tech companies announced a new apprenticeship program they say will bolster the region’s IT sector. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.IT Apprenticeship Program Expands To Oregonhttp://klcc.org/post/it-apprenticeship-program-expands-oregon
79579 as http://klcc.orgThu, 14 Dec 2017 00:21:53 +0000IT Apprenticeship Program Expands To OregonBrian BullTomorrow on Capitol Hill, Congress will meet to…taste beer. And Eugene will represent, with Sam Bond’s Brewing offering four of its beers to lawmakers. KLCC’s Brian Bull has more.Eugene Craft Brewer Among Those Featured At D.C. Beer Tastinghttp://klcc.org/post/eugene-craft-brewer-among-those-featured-dc-beer-tasting
79187 as http://klcc.orgMon, 11 Dec 2017 09:00:00 +0000Eugene Craft Brewer Among Those Featured At D.C. Beer Tasting